It sometimes happens that people cannot consume any dairy products. In some cases, this is caused by an allergy or intolerance to lactose, sometimes associated with personal beliefs. Almonds are common among vegans, but this is far from the only option. The diet can be diversified very significantly if you correctly approach the solution of the issue. For example, you can make sesame milk, the recipe of which is very simple.
It is quite tasty, but you need to be a lover of sesame seed flavor to appreciate this product. If you are used to using these seeds in baking and other dishes, you can drink milk from it in its pure form. But usually children prefer a richer flavor, so the recipe can be supplemented with honey or vanilla. But first of all, you need to know what sesame is.
Beneficial features
How to consume these seeds? Sesame seeds have always been part of Indian cuisine, and have also been used for many centuries in Japanese, Middle Eastern and Chinese culinary traditions. Many Asian dishes are cooked in oil from this seed in a hot pan, it is also used in salad dressings and pickles. In most cases, Indian sesame is used, the grains of which are white. However, on sale you can find black seeds, which have a small bitterness. They are more typical of Japanese cuisine. What is sesame good for? The composition of this grain includes many nutrients: vitamins B1 and E, calcium and iron.
Calcium content
Did you know that a tablespoon of sesame seeds contains about 88 mg of calcium? Also, a quarter cup of natural grains provides the human body with this trace element more than a whole glass of milk of animal origin. So, a quarter cup of raw sesame seeds contains 351 mg of calcium, and a whole glass of skimmed cow's milk - 316.3 mg, and whole - only 291 mg. In addition, sesame, the composition of which is so useful, is an alkaline food, and milk is sour.
They also contain copper, best known for its anti-inflammatory ability. Eating foods with this trace element reduces the pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis, and also helps strengthen bones and blood vessels. And this is not all that distinguishes sesame seeds (useful properties). How to use it so that all vitamins and minerals are preserved?
Cooking features
It is known that the taste of sesame is enhanced by roasting, but, unfortunately, a high concentration of healthy fats (polyunsaturated) is damaged by strong heating. This is observed no matter what color seeds you use. Therefore, it is better to cook it without heat treatment in order to maintain high health benefits.
In addition, calcium levels decrease by about 60 percent when shells are removed from sesame seeds. Since they are a rich source of this microelement in its entirety, you can make tasty and fragrant sesame milk, the recipe of which is listed below. It is especially useful for pregnant and lactating mothers.
How to do it?
For this recipe you will need unrefined white sesame seeds, maple syrup and coconut oil along with a small amount of vanilla extract. This is a really simple process. Soak the seeds for a while, and serve the prepared milk chilled.
If you are a lover of Middle Eastern Thin sauce or tahini halva, you will love this product. It is also worth noting that this is an excellent base for ice cream and milkshake. You will appreciate this product, and even if you are not a vegetarian, you can enjoy this milk from time to time. If you are a vegan, this is a great addition to your daily diet.
The time to prepare this dish will be about half an hour. You will need the following ingredients:
- 1/3 cup unroasted white sesame seeds;
- ¾ teaspoon of vanilla tea extract;
- ½ tablespoon unrefined coconut oil;
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup;
- ¼ teaspoons of sea salt;
- 2 glasses of water.
Cooking process
Place the sesame seeds in a jug of a high-speed blender and fill them with ½ cup of water. They should be soaked from 30 minutes to an hour.
Then beat them with a high-speed blender for 40 seconds. Add vanilla, coconut oil, maple syrup, salt and 1 ½ cup water, continue whisking to make the mixture as homogeneous as possible. Then strain the sesame milk obtained through a fine mesh filter.
How to cook various dishes from it? Refrigerate it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use as the basis for any cooking recipes.
You should get a gentle drink that smells strongly of sesame seeds. Since you are preparing it from natural products, such milk does not contain carrageenan or lecithin, as well as other random additives that are added to industrially manufactured nut products.
Second way
The above cooking method is not the only one. You can cook sesame milk using another method, the recipe of which is much simpler. For him you will need:
- 1 1/2 cups raw unrefined sesame seeds (soaked for 8 hours or overnight and then dried);
- 4 glasses of water;
- a pinch of salt.
Cooking
Add sesame seed and water to the blender, mix at high speed for at least a minute, until the seeds are all crushed. The mixture should become smooth and uniform. Add a pinch of salt and any spices. If you want the resulting product to have a sweet aftertaste, you can put a little honey. Then wrap the vessel with the mixture in unused kapron stockings or stocking and squeeze milk through it. Keep the product in the refrigerator.
You can add it as a basis for various cocktails, oatmeal, chia pudding or drink it in its pure form.
Third way
This sesame milk, the recipe of which is given below, is most suitable for children. It has a sweet taste and contains only wholesome foods.
He will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup sesame seeds;
- 1 tablespoon hemp oil;
- 4 glasses of pure water;
- 2 large dates, pitted;
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder or extract;
- a pinch of Himalayan or sea salt.
How to cook?
For this recipe, it is better to use Indian sesame seeds. Soak the seeds in enough water and leave them in the refrigerator overnight.
Then strain and rinse the sesame seeds, draining the water. Place wet seeds and fresh water in a blender, beat for 30-60 seconds, depending on how powerful your device is.
Strain the milk through a thin cloth or cheesecloth. You can use sesame pulp for making raw-eaten cakes and cookies or as a filler for baking.
Rinse the blender and pour the cooked milk into the bowl. Add dates, vanilla and salt. Mix again until smooth. You can store the product in a closed glass jar in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Is sesame milk useful for everyone?
The benefits and harms of this product should be considered seriously. If the beneficial properties and qualities are obvious, does sesame milk have contraindications? First of all, allergic reactions are possible, therefore, the product should be tried with caution with such an inclination of the body. Secondly, sesame seeds can affect blood coagulation. Accordingly, people prone to blood clots should not eat grains and milk from them on an ongoing basis.
In addition, it is worth noting the high calorie content of sesame seeds, which is about 550 kcal per hundred grams of dry product. For this reason, grains are not recommended for losing weight. However, this does not apply to sesame milk, whose caloric content is relatively low - only about 100-150 kcal per 100 ml. This value depends on the recipe used to make the drink.